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Illinois is setting the pace with tough new rules to protect the Mahomet Aquifer, joining other states that are figuring out how to push carbon capture projects forward without putting critical water supplies at risk.

More than 270 CCS projects are in development nationwide, spanning everything from ethanol refineries to heavy industry. But each project is a test of technical ingenuity, regulatory patience, and community trust.

With growing national emphasis on domestic mineral production and industrial self-sufficiency, projects like this are likely to become more common. 

While the EPA’s decision opens the door for one of the largest DAC projects in the country to move forward, it also underscores the need for careful oversight, community engagement, and transparent risk assessment as CCS efforts scale across Texas.